Penalty On The Field: Are You Operating Within The Bounds Of Advocacy?

Seven-years ago, I left pharmaceutical mass tort practice to launch my own firm, focused on family law. My goal was to finally experience the personal, long-term connections that grow […]
The Importance of a Unified Statement of Interests and Goals in Collaborative Practice

A cornerstone in the Collaborative Process is interest-based negotiations.
6th Annual Conference A Huge Success!

Edward S. Sachs, FACP President The FACP 6th Annual Conference just concluded and the consensus of all who attended was it was a great conference! From the opening keynote of […]
CASE STUDY: Co-Mediation to Collaborative Mediation

What happens when professionals put the well being of a family ahead of “winning” a litigated battle?
How To Handle Special Occasions When Parents Divorce

Special occasions like birthdays can pose many difficulties for divorced families.
Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida Successfully Complete Pro Bono Collaborative Case

Ashley and Jacob proceeded with a Dissolution of Marriage through a pro bono Collaborative Divorce proceeding.
UPDATE: Collaborative Rules Amendment Filed To Supreme Court

UPDATE 3/30/17 9:00 A.M. : The amended rule of professional responsibility was filed with the Florida Supreme Court earlier this morning. As you know, Judge Laurel Lee and I presented the […]
Five Tips for Collaborative Facilitators

Five Tips for Collaborative Facilitators What can you do to up your game and become a sought after collaborative facilitator? This article provides five suggestions for aspiring and experienced collaborative […]
What Is the Collaborative Process And Why Is Charlie Crist Using It?

On Feb. 24, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, R-St. Petersburg, filed for divorce.
Bay Area Collaborative Professionals Looking To Establish Pro Bono Program

A joint committee of the Tampa Bay Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Next Generation Divorce, and the Hillsborough, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg Bar Association Collaborative Law Sectio, has been meeting to explore […]